Cut the Rope Level 403 — Underground Box Walkthrough (3 Stars)
Level 403★★★★★
Guide by LevelWalks
By Level 403 of Cut the Rope, you've already cleared 402 puzzles, which is exactly the moment the design starts to use that confidence against you. This one is built for players who've stopped reading the question carefully.
## Cut the Rope — Underground Box, Level 3
**Box:** Underground Box | **Level:** 403 (Underground Box #3)
## Walkthrough
This level uses magic hats, anti-gravity, ropes, rocket boosters and air cushions. The candy starts from the right side and Om Nom is waiting at the bottom.
### Step-by-Step Solution
1. **First, observe the layout.** Look at where the candy hangs and trace a path to Om Nom. Note every rope, bubble, and obstacle.
2. **Cut the first rope** — the one holding the candy closest to the top. This drops the candy toward the first star.
3. **Use the magic hats** to redirect the candy toward the second star. Timing is important here — wait until the candy swings to its peak before activating.
4. **Collect the final star** by using the anti-gravity to swing the candy wide.
5. **Guide the candy to Om Nom.** If you miss a star, the candy should still reach Om Nom — just replay for a perfect score.
### Getting All 3 Stars
- Star 1: Drops naturally when you cut the first rope.
- Star 2: Requires precise timing with the magic hats.
- Star 3: The hardest one — you need to time the air cushions perfectly before the candy falls past it.
## Tips for This Level
The Underground Box introduces magic hats which add a new dimension to your puzzle-solving. Don't rush — watch the candy's momentum and plan two moves ahead.
## Why This Level Is Tricky
These levels are designed to be completed, even when they feel impossible. The developers playtested every star path, so there's always a solution. If you've been stuck for a while, try a completely different order of operations — sometimes the first cut isn't the obvious one.
## Common Mistakes
Players frequently make these errors on Level 403:
- Rushing to feed Om Nom and skipping the hardest star — getting 2 stars is easy, but the third requires a specific trick.
- Cutting a rope when the candy is at the bottom of its swing instead of the top, resulting in a shorter arc.
- Ignoring the visual hint lines that some levels display briefly at the start, showing the intended cut order.
Tips
- Cut ropes in order from top to bottom for the most control over candy movement.
- In the Underground Box, magic hats are key — learn their timing patterns.
- You don't need all 3 stars to progress, but replay levels later for a perfect score.
FAQ
- How do I beat Cut the Rope Level 403?
- Level 403 (Underground Box #3) uses magic hats, anti-gravity, ropes, rocket boosters and air cushions. Cut the ropes in sequence, collect all 3 stars by timing your cuts, and guide the candy to Om Nom. See the step-by-step walkthrough above.
- How do I get 3 stars on Cut the Rope Level 403?
- To get all 3 stars, you need to collect each star before the candy reaches Om Nom. Star 3 is usually the hardest — it requires precise timing with magic hats.
